A THIRD major new signing has been announced by Hinckley RFC in their bid to put together a squad capable of challenging the best in National League 3 next season.

Jeremy Saxon has joined the club from National 2 outfit Leicester Lions. Saxon a powerful and skilful number 8, has previously been a member of Leicester Tigers Academy and prior to that was a key player in the JCC side which won the Daily Mail Cup in 2004.

Saxon said: ”When Paul outlined the club’s plans and ambitions, and when I saw the new ground and clubhouse I knew immediately that they were serious about really going places, and I want to be part of it”

Saxon is also a highly qualified and experienced strength and conditioning coach, having worked with Derby County FC last season. He is already doing some work with the Hinckley players in this area and will be available to players of all ages and abilities in the area for consultations and one on one sessions.

Details can be found on Saxon’s website at: www.saxonstrengthandconditioning.co.uk

Hinckley’s director of rugby, Paul Walsh said: ”When players of Jeremy’s calibre are wanting to join us it tells me that we are on the right direction. Jeremy will add another dimension to our forward play next season and we’re all really excited.”